Hello all, I started with a small leukoplakia that became an ulceration.
March 30th the oral surgeon did a biopsy and removed a tumor that was 1.2 x.9 x.4cm on the RT lateral side of my tongue. The biopsy came back positive for SCC on April 3rd. Cancer extended to the margins and cells were poorly differentiated. He refered me to a radiation oncologist.
The radiation oncologist consulted with an ENT experienced in head and neck cancers. Ordered a PET. PET came back clean.
On April 20th I had a partial glossectomy. The ENT found no more evidence of cancer. Specimens are being sent for further review. I will find out more on Friday, April 24th.
Last edited by HarleyKenny; 04-22-2009 08:15 PM.
Dx: SCC lateral tongue April 09, Stage T1M0N0 PET scan clear April 09 Partial glossectomy April 09, no carcinoma present IMRT started 7/9/09, finished 8/26/09 PEG inserted 7/30/09 PEG removed 9/25/09 ER Nurse
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